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Jean François Coste

1741-06-04 – 1819-11-08

Portrait of Jean François Coste
Napoléon Ier visitant l'infirmerie des Invalides, 11 février 1808Credit: Alexandre Veron-Bellecourt

Life & Legacy

Jean-François Coste (14 June 1741 – 8 November 1819) was the chief physician of the French expeditionary forces in the American revolution.

Occupation & Career

physician, botanist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Commander of the Legion of Honour; Order of Saint Michael

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Commander of the Legion of Honour · Order of Saint Michael

Organizations & Memberships

Académie de Stanislas (Nancy, France)

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3172107 — wikidata View source

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